Smyrna News

Tennessee Gas Prices Drop, Giving Drivers a Brief Break at the Pump

Jun 15, 2026 at 10:08 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) -  Gas prices may not be the most thrilling topic in Tennessee, but anytime the cost of filling up starts moving in the right direction, i.... Read More

Kyle Chrisley Indicted this Month in Rutherford County Following Alleged Tussle with Deputies this Past December

Jun 10, 2026 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Reality television personality Kyle Chrisley is once again making headlines in Middle Tennessee, but this time the spotlight is shinin.... Read More

UPDATED: Rutherford County Investigators Reveal Names of Victims in Mysterious Ashwood Drive Fire TBI, ATF Assisting in Investigation

Jun 09, 2026 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATE: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County fire officials have publicly identified the two individuals found deceased inside a Mount Juliet-area residen.... Read More

MTE Linemen Deliver Award-Winning Performance at Valley Rodeo

Jun 08, 2026 at 05:12 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric’s (MTE) Lineman Rodeo Team earned 13 awards at the annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo held June 5-6 in Florence,.... Read More

Premium Gas in Tennessee Now Costs Slightly Less Than a Family Vacation

Jun 02, 2026 at 10:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -  Tennessee motorists received a rare and somewhat emotional gift this week at the gas pump: prices that actually moved downward instead of performin.... Read More

UPDATE: Building the Future: Massive Graduation Classes and New Campuses Define Rutherford County Schools

May 27, 2026 at 12:16 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Members of the Rutherford County Board of Education recently authorized the acquisition of a vital parcel of land to further accommodate.... Read More

Two City Police Department's Within Rutherford County Join Forces in Drug Bust Operation

May 26, 2026 at 07:43 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A coordinated narcotics investigation involving the La Vergne Police Department and the Smyrna Police Department led to multiple arrests.... Read More

Smyrna Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Outside North Lowry Street Tattoo Shop

May 19, 2026 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. - Detectives with the Smyrna Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that reportedly occurred Wednesday outside a local business following an argu.... Read More

Tennessee Fuel Prices Rise Again; Walking Suddenly Sounds Like a Plan!

May 18, 2026 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Welcome to May 2026, where gasoline prices continue behaving like they’re training for the Olympics. According to AAA, the nationw.... Read More

Pedestrian Killed Friday Night on I-840 in Rutherford County, Interstate Shut Down for Hours

May 16, 2026 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - A tragic crash involving a pedestrian forced the complete shutdown of Interstate 840 in Rutherford County late Friday night (May 15, 2026) and into.... Read More

Local Medical Experts Detail the Neurological Risks, Isolation and Missed Connection of Untreated Hearing Loss

May 11, 2026 at 01:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - While many perceive diminished auditory function as a routine component of the aging process, healthcare professionals are intensifying their.... Read More

Mother Thanks First Responders After Missing 3-Year-Old Found Near Smyrna Home

May 05, 2026 at 08:33 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Rutherford County mother is thanking first responders after her 3-year-old son was quickly found Friday after wandering away from home near Almaville R.... Read More

GAS Jumps From $2.45 Per Gallon to $4.06 Per Gallon in Rutherford County Over the Past 75 Days

May 04, 2026 at 07:53 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS NEWS) - If you’re feeling a little emotional at the gas pump lately, you’re not alone - - and no, it’s not allergies. Just.... Read More

Rutherford County Leads Tennessee in Fiscal Health with Strong Reserves and Low Debt

May 01, 2026 at 02:32 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County is leading the way in fiscal health according to the latest financial metrics from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and the D.... Read More

Rutherford County Launches “America’s 250” Scavenger Hunt Passport

Apr 30, 2026 at 05:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Rutherford County is inviting residents and visitors to take part in a unique, history-driven experience as the nation approaches its 250th birthda.... Read More

Mayor Carr Eyes "No New Taxes" Goal Despite 30% Health Insurance Hike for Rutherford County (Photos and Audio)

Apr 23, 2026 at 02:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO-TENNESSEE - As Rutherford County officials enter the final weeks of the 2026 budget cycle, Mayor Joe Carr has revealed that the county is staring down a roughly $.... Read More

Tennessee Leads Nation Again in FAFSA Completion as Rutherford County Schools Show Strong Participation

Apr 23, 2026 at 12:39 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today announced that Tennessee once again leads the nation in Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.... Read More

Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Delays Near Smyrna High School

Apr 22, 2026 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A serious single-vehicle crash near Smyrna High School snarled traffic for travelers this (Wednesday) morning. The accident occurred on Lee Victory Park.... Read More

Bicentennial Village Turns 50: Cannonsburgh to Celebrate Milestone During America 250 Lecture Series

Apr 22, 2026 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Murfreesboro is preparing to celebrate a local landmark that was born out of the nation’.... Read More

Gas Prices Rise Across State, With Rutherford County Stuck in the Middle

Apr 20, 2026 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - If you filled up in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, or LaVergne and felt personally attacked by the gas pump, take comfort in knowing it could be worse. Not.... Read More